#B37DBD

#B37DBD

Color Values

HEX

#B37DBD

RGB

179, 125, 189

HSL

290.6, 32.7%, 61.6%

HSV

290.6, 33.9%, 74.1%

CMYK

5.3%, 33.9%, 0.0%, 25.9%

OKLCH

0.6664 0.1099 321.1

Properties

Color Psychology

Magenta is a stimulating, attention-commanding color that bridges passion and imagination. It represents transformation, artistic vision, and unconventional thinking. Magenta disrupts expectations and is associated with innovation and bold self-expression.

Design Usage

Medium magentas are powerful for brands that want to project creativity and boldness. They create eye-catching gradients when blended with purple or orange tones. Use sparingly as accent colors for maximum impact in otherwise restrained designs.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #B37DBD;
color: #B37DBD;
border-color: #B37DBD;
Nearest Tailwind: Purple 300 #D8B4FE

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.19:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.59:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B37DBD?

RGB(179, 125, 189) · HSL(290.6, 32.7%, 61.6%) · CMYK(5.3%, 33.9%, 0.0%, 25.9%)

Does #B37DBD meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.19:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B37DBD?

Use 000000 text on a #B37DBD background; contrast on black is 6.59:1.